Republicans Defend AI Drag Queen Attack Ad Amid Backlash
The NRCC told Newsweek it stands by an AI-generated attack ad that drew criticism from Jamie Ager and a drag performer.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has defended an AI-generated attack ad depicting Democratic congressional candidate Jamie Ager dancing with a drag performer, Nova, without her permission. The ad, paid for by the NRCC and approved by Republican candidate Jennifer Balkcom, has been met with backlash from Ager, who called it "bullc***".
The NRCC maintains its stance, accusing Ager of trying to push sexualized performers onto children. The ad references a 2019 festival held at Ager's family business, Hickory Nut Gap Farm, which advertised a drag and advocacy group among its lineup. However, a fact-check found that neither named performer attended the event. Ager and Nova have both responded to the ad, with Ager denouncing it as fake AI-generated lies and Nova expressing concern over the use of AI to demonize marginalized communities.
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